Article written by Marc Barros Gevers, Candidate Attorney, checked by Divinia Naidoo, Associate and released by Maike Gohl, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 30 September 2021 BackgroundThis case deals with an appeal against granting the remedy of the mandament van spolie for the restoration of the First Respondent’s (“Moonisami”) access to the First Appellant’s (“Blendrite”) network

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 20 September 2021 THE FUTUREThe future is now. From hotel stays that can be paid for in bitcoins in Kensington, east of Johannesburg, to a bitcoin ATM in a Melrose Arch mall. The property industry has

Article written by Wade O’ Connor, Candidate Attorney and Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 29 September 2021 Introduction The introduction of blockchain technology (the “Blockchain”) has seen various uses since its famous ‘reintroduction’ in 2008. The Blockchain has been the vehicle for various uses, but most notably

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 25 September 2021 Judgment Delivered on 16 Sept 2021 The backgroundThe judgment concerned two separate applications before the High Court of South Africa sitting in Free State (the “Court”). Two matters were heard simultaneously, challenging the

Article written by Dave Loxton (Partner) and Elani Vogel (Candidate Attorney), checked and released by Dave Loxton 29 September 2021 IntroductionIf you have seen the headline of Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, who auctioned his first ever tweet as a nonfungible token (“NFT”) for a dazzling $2.9 million in March this year, then you may be

Article written by Snazo Tuswa, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Jordan Dias, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 28 September 2021 BACKGROUND On 16 September 2016, Summit Financial Partners (Pty) Ltd (“the First Respondent”) lodged a complaint against Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd (“the Appellant”) with the National Credit Regulator (“the Third Respondent”), alleging that the Appellant

Article written by Celeste Frank, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Jordan Dias, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys. 28 September 2021 BACKGROUND On 15 March 2015, Sasol South Africa (Pty) Ltd as an employer (“the Appellant”) and Murray & Roberts Limited as a contractor (“the Respondent”), concluded a construction contract in terms of which the Respondent

Article written by Angela Paschalides, Candidate Attorney, checked by Michal Asoulin, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys, and released by Charlotte Clarke (Solicitor of England and Wales). 22 September 2021 Background The High Court of Justice of England and Wales (Commercial Court, Business and Property Courts) (the “Court”) heard an application by Manchester City Football Club Limited

Why should lawyers care about coding? Article written by Lesai Seema, Candidate Attorney, check and released by Heather Kemp, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys, with special thanks to Danmari Duguid, Schindlers Innovations. 20 September 2021 INTRODUCTION In and during 1994, lawyer, cryptographer and Bit Gold creator, Nick Szabo coined the term “smart contract”. Szabo has

Article written by Precious Mmako, Candidate Attorney at Schindlers Attorneys 10 September 2021 CRYPTO ASSETS AND EXCHANGE CONTROL Introduction Generally, there is no exact definition for Crypto-assets as they carry out different roles depending on their design and use. Crypto assets can include cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin and Ethereum were designed to